Godrej Security Solutions to strengthen Chandigarh’s security quotient

Mehernosh Pithawalla, Vice President and Global Head – Marketing, Sales and Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions & Systems

Sakht Khabar Staff,

Chandigarh, 26^th June, 2019

 Godrej Security Solutions (GSS), India’s leading security solutions provider, will expand its retail footprint across Chandigarh markets in the coming quarter with its new home security products.

Close to 85% of Chandigarh’s home lockers is contributed by Godrej Security Solutions, and the market has been growing at 20% for the last few years. The company has also seen robust growth of over 100% in the electronic home security solutions (home cameras, alarm systems, video door phones, etc.) segment. Currently, GSS has presence across 150 touchpoints in Chandigarh. It plans to expand it to 200 by FY2020 as part of its national growth strategy.

Under the proposed national growth strategy, the leading security solutions provider, will expand its presence to 250 districts across the country by FY 2020 focusing on technologically advanced home safes, personal lockers and electronic home security solutions. The plan is to add 1000 more outlets to the existing 7000 retail counters of different retail formats. The priority will be to bolster presence in the Tier 2 and 3 cities along with the expansion in four key metros and mini-metro cities. Chandigarh is one of the biggest growth markets for Godrej Security Solutions.

The strategic move to expand the footprint is linked to its recent survey, ‘India’s Security Solution Quotient’, conducted by the organization which revealed a lack of security preparedness at Indian homes. The study found burglars specifically target empty homes anticipating weak security measures implemented and the careless mistakes citizens make to safeguard their homes.

In stark contrast to other cities, less than one fifth of Chandigarh respondents use a bank locker to safeguard their valuables. However, only 34% of Chandigarh residents claim to know all or at least half of their neighbours.

Commenting on ‘India’s Security Solution Quotient’ survey findings, Mehernosh Pithawalla, Vice President and Global Head – Marketing, Sales and Innovation, Godrej Security Solutions & Systems, said, “We have always believed that traditional security measures (including the reliance on friends and neighbours) should complement digital/new-age technology-based security solutions to stay one step ahead of criminals. We at Godrej Security Solutions have always thrived towards improving and reinventing ourselves to provide novel, efficient and easy to use solutions thereby ensuring not only ‘peace of mind’, but, in many cases, better relations with friends and neighbours who no longer have to be relied upon to ensure the security of your home.”

The research report has revealed some of the best – and not so good – practices of India’s householders when it comes to looking after their homes and valuables.

Godrej Security Solutions has a range of security products that safeguards life and valuables at home. It’s fire and burglary resistant lockers come with the highest torch and tool resistance and advanced security features matching global standards.

In addition to a wide range of home safes, Godrej’s Home Security range is marked by many other innovative products such as WiFi-enabled home cameras – EVE series and SeeThru Pro – video door phone, making them accessible to users of all age groups and backgrounds across the country.

Asian University for Women Hong Kong benefit raises over HK$7 million to empower female changemakers in Asia

Rahul Khatry, New Delhi  – 15 June 2019 Over HK$7 million was raised at the third annual benefit for the Asian University for Women in Hong Kong, China titled “Faces of Change.” The funds will provide 60 one-year scholarships for women from the most marginalized communities in Asia — including garment factory workers, women from high-conflict zones and Rohingya refugees — to study at the liberal arts university based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. AUW graduate Bayan Salaymeh (Class of 2014) shares her story  AUW graduates from all over the world join Chief Executive Carrie Lam on stage before her keynote address More than 400 guests attended the benefit presented by title sponsor Lancôme and main event sponsor Marriott International at the JW Marriott Ballroom. Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR Mrs. Carrie Lam opened the evening with an inspiring keynote address focused on the need for women’s education and participation in society, before sharing her personal remarks on the essential qualities necessary for leadership. Her full address can be viewed online here.   Mrs. Lam was followed by AUW Graduate Ms. Bayan Salaymeh (Class of 2014) who shared her journey from Palestine to AUW, to pursuing her masters at Goethe University in Frankfurt. Committed to becoming an agent for change, Bayan’s determination was clear in her closing words: “AUW gave me the gift of education. It’s my responsibility and my honour to use it well and give back to society.” Storytelling continued with a lively conversation between AUW graduate Christina Tamang (Class of 2017) and Guneet Monga, followed by remarks of support from Pansy Ho and Ronnie Chan.   The evening climaxed in an exciting live auction presided by Christie’s Chairman of Asian art Jonathan Stone, where incredible experiences were sold including a cultural excursion in Bhutan with AUW graduates, an internship with Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman in Istanbul, and a 3-day internship with Guneet Monga, Executive Producer of the Oscar winning short documentary “Period. End of Sentence,” on a film set in Mumbai.   Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners AUW wishes to thank our sponsors and partners who made the benefit possible: Accenture, Advantage Partners, AIA, Bloomberg, Citi, Ctrip, Christie’s, Cosmopolitan, Davis Polk, Debevoise & Plimpton, DFS, ERM, FleishmanHillard, HKEX, Human at Work, Jack Morton, J.P. Morgan, Lancôme, Linklaters, Marriott International, Mayer Brown, Media OutReach, Morgan Stanley, Point72, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Triangle Associates, UBS, Western Asset Management and ZTE. About Asian University for Women (AUW)Recruiting from 19 countries in Asia and the Middle East, AUW seeks out high-potential young women from communities with few opportunities for advancement, and provides them with the academic, professional, and financial support required to earn their bachelor’s degrees and to take on change-making roles. Since opening its doors in 2008, AUW has graduated five classes totaling more than 800 women. Currently, almost 900 students study at AUW; the vast majority of AUW students are first in their family to attend university, and virtually all receive full financial aid. About 80% of AUW graduates pursue employment in their home countries immediately after graduation while the remaining 20% attend graduate school internationally.  Former AUW students have pursued graduate studies at a range of institutions including Oxford, Stanford, Columbia, Brandeis, and Ewha (South Korea). Graduates have gone into careers with organizations such as Chemists without Borders, Room to Read, Teach for Nepal, Accenture, Chevron Bangladesh, UNIQLO, and Democracy International.